CMM Cares would like to introduce our second 2023 CMM Cares Family. Meet Henry, a resilient and inspiring individual who has triumphed over the challenges posed by cerebral palsy. Despite being wheelchair-bound and having a speech impediment, Henry radiates strength, determination, and an unwavering spirit. Henry Lozano was nominated by Lisa Gatti, CEO of Pal-O-Mine […]
Our Stories
Meet Maude and Her Family
Posted: September 7th, 2023
Our first 2023 CMM Cares family is a family who are natives of Haiti and residents of Westbury, NY for many years. The matriarch of the family is Maude, is a mother of 3, who lost her middle son in 2018 at the age of 6 to health conditions. Months after losing her son, her […]
MEET THE AYERS FAMILY
Posted: March 28th, 2023
We were introduced to Navy veteran Annmarie Ayers by our nonprofit partners at United Way of Long Island. This mother of two, with a daughter in college and a son in high school, has struggled for years with a variety of health issues. Being laid off due to COVID exacerbated her symptoms and struggles with […]
Meet the Ortiz Family
Posted: June 13th, 2022
Sammy Ortiz, an 11-year-old patient of Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, and his family were nominated for our program by their medical social worker. At 4-years old, Sammy suffered an illness that led to encephalitis with severe neurological devastation (nonverbal) and became wheelchair-bound. The doctors informed the family that Sammy was expected to be bedbound with […]
Meet the Stelmashcuk Family
Posted: June 10th, 2022
The five members of the Stelmashcuk Family are Ukrainian refugees who have shown strength and perseverance through the unimaginable. Having fled their home in war-torn Kyiv, they are now trying to rebuild their lives here on Long Island. Click here to watch their touching video. Nataliia Akinina, born in Ukraine and a legal permanent US […]
Meet The Neikens Family
Posted: June 9th, 2021
Nominated by a devoted counselor from Family Service League, the Neikens Family is one of our wonderful 2021 Adopted Families. UPDATE: We would like to thank our friends and colleagues who have donated and helped The Neikens family. Because of you, we were been able to make significant changes to their lives and have lifted […]
Meet Mr. Charles Berry & Taxi
Posted: June 9th, 2021
Nominated by the Chief Program Officer of Guide Dog Foundation, Mr. Berry and his dog Taxi are one of our wonderful 2021 Adopted Families. UPDATE: We would like to thank our friends and colleagues who have donated and helped Mr. Berry and Taxi. With the help of our donors, we have been able to provide […]
Meet The Johnson Family
Posted: June 1st, 2021
Nominated by a therapist from United Cerebral Palsy (UCP), the Johnson Family is one of our extraordinary 2021 Adopted Families UPDATE: We would like to thank our friends and colleagues who have donated and helped The Johnson family. Through the funds raised, CMM Cares has been able to relieve some of her financial burdens as […]
Meet the Landry Family
Posted: January 2nd, 2020
We would like to thank our friends and colleagues who have donated and helped our 2020 Adopted Family. With your generous support, we have helped Kyria Landry and her family begin to move forward. Through the funds raised, CMM Cares has been able to relieve some of her financial burdens as she focuses on creating […]